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Scott Durksen, CSWE
Differentiating between 3DEXPERIENCE Title and File Name
By Scott Durksen, CSWE on March 11, 2024
Learn how a 3DEXPERIENCE Title identifier is used for managing files on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
Free SOLIDWORKS Certification Exam Vouchers for Subscription Customers
By Scott Durksen, CSWE on January 23, 2024
If you have an active subscription with SOLIDWORKS, you and your team can write free SOLIDWORKS Certification Exams. SOLIDWORKS Certification is a symbol of ones knowledge, skill, and competency with SOLIDWORKS. So what are the benefits of obtaining a certification? Looks good on the resume…
Creating Multiple Bolt Connectors in SOLIDWORKS Simulation
By Scott Durksen, CSWE on January 12, 2024
SOLIDWORKS Simulation Bolt Connectors are a great way to simplify your FEA studies for faster run times. Rather than having physical bolt geometry to mesh and interact with surrounding parts, a Simulation Bolt Connector adds a simplified beam element to represent the bolt shank and…
SOLIDWORKS 2024 Hardware Recommendations
By Scott Durksen, CSWE on January 9, 2024
TriMech has compiled this recommended SOLIDWORKS 2024 hardware guide to aid you in the process of upgrading or purchasing new hardware for SOLIDWORKS.
How to Change Your 3DEXPERIENCE Administrator
By Scott Durksen, CSWE on November 15, 2023
The 3DEXPERIENCE platform allows you to manage the user rights of all your members. After your order is processed, you will receive emails to agree to the terms and conditions (CLOSA) and a link to ‘Launch your 3DEXPERIENCE platform’ which generates your tenant. It is…
Find solutions with the DS Knowledge Base
By Scott Durksen, CSWE on August 15, 2023
The DS Knowledge Base provides access to a wealth of technical content for all Dassault Systemes products, including SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE applications.
Registering your MySOLIDWORKS Professional License
By Scott Durksen, CSWE on July 21, 2023
MySOLIDWORKS.com is a place to search, learn and connect with everything SOLIDWORKS. In this post learn more about the different licenses available for MySolidWorks and how to register MySolidWorks Professional to gain access to all the features the Professional package has to offer. MySolidWorks Licenses…
Having a plan before upgrading SOLIDWORKS is important to ensure a smooth rollout. This article provides a checklist of items to prepare prior to clicking ‘Install Now’. NOTE: Detailed Installation guides can be found on our technical support website NOTE: Need to upgrade SOLIDWORKS…
Transitioning to DSx Client Care & Order System
By Scott Durksen, CSWE on June 10, 2023
The SOLIDWORKS Customer Portal and Admin Portal has been the “go to” place over the decades to access downloads and other subscription-based benefits. Previously users would register the Customer Portal account with a serial number or through the Admin Portal. These SOLIDWORKS Portals are being…
Methods for Opening and Inserting Models in SOLIDWORKS from the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
By Scott Durksen, CSWE on May 9, 2023
The 3DEXPERIENCE platform provides significant flexibility when working with data. The powerful search functionality with filters and tags makes it quick to find the model. Bookmark Editor helps organize projects making it easy to browse for components. More information can be found in our Managing…
SOLIDWORKS 2023 Hardware Recommendations
By Scott Durksen, CSWE on February 7, 2023
Co-author: Emmanuel Kim, Technical Manager, Applications, TriMech You have made a serious investment purchasing SOLIDWORKS 2023 that will ultimately help your engineers, designers, and drafters to be more productive. While navigating through the challenging process of choosing their new CAD system, clients often overlook SOLIDWORKS…
Have you ever looked inside your SOLIDWORKS model without sectioning or hiding components? Maybe you have a building with many rooms or a large machine and want a quick peek inside. SOLIDWORKS walk-through functionality gives a first-person gaming feel. You can fly around, move through…
How to restore your Dismissed SOLIDWORKS Messages
By Scott Durksen, CSWE on November 30, 2022
Have you been wondering where those pop-up dialog boxes with options have gone? If you selected the checkbox “Don’t show again”, then what you select in a pop-up dialog will be the default. You will no longer see the message to make a selection. This…
Blank SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager Window
By Scott Durksen, CSWE on November 29, 2021
The SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager is a self-contained installer to assist with the download and installation of SOLIDWORKS products. Launching Setup.exe should open the Installation Manager window and immediately provide several options. If you experience a blank or empty window, the following solutions should assist. Solution…
SOLIDWORKS 2022 Hardware Recommendations
By Scott Durksen, CSWE on September 28, 2021
Here is an overview of our current recommended SOLIDWORKS 2022 hardware / computer specs. The following gives details on specific hardware components. However the entire system should be designed and assembled for optimal performance. Custom machines can be a cheaper option, however selecting components individually and…